On August 15, 2023, 14-year-old Terrion "BeBe" Malone was fatally shot on Massie Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. on Cleveland's East Side, marking a tragic end to his birthday. According to his mother, Terrion was shot multiple times; after he fell, the assailants stood over him and fired again, with the final shot proving fatal.
In April 2024, U.S. Marshals arrested 21-year-old Ian Price near Atlanta, Georgia, in connection with Terrion's death.
Price was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder. Authorities allege that Price shot Terrion in the head, leaving him face down along East 105th Street in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood.
Terrion's death is part of a concerning trend in Cuyahoga County, where youth homicide victims have increased by 50% from 2021 to mid-August 2023. His mother described him as "a breath of fresh air," noting his protective nature and the love he had for those around him.
The community continues to mourn Terrion's loss, with family and friends remembering his vibrant spirit and the potential that was tragically cut short. Efforts to address the escalating violence among youth in the area remain ongoing.
